Band accessory

ABSTRACT

A band accessory includes, in one embodiment, a base strap, an accessory strap with at least one distal hole, and at least one hook removably securing the accessory strap to the base strap.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/798,035, filed Mar. 15, 2013 and entitled “BAND ACCESSORY,” the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein.

FIELD

The current disclosure relates to band accessories. Particularly, the current disclosure relates to band accessories.

SUMMARY

The current disclosure relates to band accessories and describes various apparatus of such. A band accessory, according to various implementations disclosed here, includes a base strap, an accessory strap with at least one distal hole, and at least one hook removably securing the accessory strap to the base strap.

Also, disclosed in the current disclosure is a band accessory that includes an accessory strap with at least one distal hole, and at least one device removably connected to the accessory strap through the at least one distal hole.

Various implementations described in the present disclosure may include additional systems, methods, features, and advantages, which may not necessarily be expressly disclosed herein but will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art upon examination of the following detailed description and accompanying drawings. It is intended that all such systems, methods, features, and advantages be included within the present disclosure and protected by the accompanying claims.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

The features and components of the following figures are illustrated to emphasize the general principles of the present disclosure and are not necessarily drawn to scale. Corresponding features and components throughout the figures may be designated by matching reference characters for the sake of consistency and clarity. Although dimensions may be shown in some figures, such dimensions are exemplary only and are not intended to limit the disclosure.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a customizable bracelet.

FIG. 2 is a left side view thereof

FIG. 3 is a right side view thereof

FIG. 4 is a front side view thereof

FIG. 5 is a back side view thereof

FIG. 6 is a top side view thereof

FIG. 7 is a bottom side view thereof

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a hook of the customizable bracelet.

FIG. 9 is a back end view of the hook of FIG. 8.

FIG. 10 is a top side of the hook of FIG. 8.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the customizable bracelet in a closed position.

FIG. 12 is a left side view of the customizable bracelet in the closed position.

FIG. 13 is a right side view of the customizable bracelet in the closed position.

FIG. 14 is a front side view of the customizable bracelet in the closed position.

FIG. 15 is a back side view of the customizable bracelet in the closed position.

FIG. 16 is a top side view of the customizable bracelet in the closed position.

FIG. 17 is a bottom side view of the customizable bracelet in the closed position.

FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view of a hook of a band accessory.

FIG. 19 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the accessory strap in FIG. 1 used with a headband.

FIG. 20A is a front view of another embodiment of the accessory strap in FIG. 1 used with a hair band.

FIG. 20B is another view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 20A.

FIG. 21 is a top view of another embodiment of the accessory strap in FIG. 1 used with a hair bow.

FIG. 22A is a side view of another embodiment of the accessory strap in FIG. 1 used with a hairclip.

FIG. 22B top view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 22A.

FIG. 23A perspective view of another embodiment of the accessory strap in FIG. 1 used with an anklet.

FIG. 23B is a bottom view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 23A.

FIG. 24A is a front view of another embodiment of the accessory strap in FIG. 1.

FIG. 24B is a front view of another embodiment of the accessory strap in FIG. 1.

FIG. 25A is a front view of another embodiment of the accessory strap in FIG. 1.

FIG. 25B is a front view of another embodiment of the accessory strap in FIG. 1.

FIG. 26A is a perspective view of another embodiment of the accessory strap in FIG. 1.

FIG. 26B is a front view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 26A.

FIG. 27 is a perspective and front view of blocks used with the accessory strap in FIG. 1.

FIG. 28 is a view of blocks and charms used with the accessory strap in FIG. 1.

FIG. 29 is a view of charms that may be used with the accessory strap of FIG. 1.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Disclosed in the current disclosure is a band accessory 100, as seen in FIG. 1. The band accessory 100 includes a base strap 110 and an accessory strap 120. The base strap 110 includes ends 111 and 112, sides 113 and 114, a top surface 117, a bottom surface 118 (not shown), and an interior 119 (not shown). In the current embodiment, the ends 111 and 112 are rounded, but such a configuration is not necessary and other shapes may be used. In the current embodiment, the length of the base strap 110, between end 111 and end 112, is approximately 23.8 centimeters; however, such a length is not required and other lengths may be used. Additionally, sides 113 and 114 are straight sides, but such a configuration is not necessary and other shapes and configurations may be used. In the current embodiment, the width of the base strap 110, between sides 113 and 114, is approximately 25.4 millimeters; however, such a width is not required and other widths may be used. Additionally, the base strap 110 in the current embodiment also includes holes 115 and 116. In the current embodiment, the holes 115 and 116 are round; however, such a configuration is not meant to be limiting and other shapes may be used such as a square, a rectangle, a triangle, and a slit, as well as others. In the current embodiment, the distance between holes 115 and 116 is approximately 10 centimeters; however, such a distance is not required and other distances may be used. Also, in the current embodiment, the distance between hole 116 and end 112 is approximately 3.5 centimeters; however, such a distance is not required and other distances may be used. Moreover, in the current embodiment, the distance between hole 115 and end 111 is approximately 13.3 centimeters; however, such a distance is not required and other distances may be used. Additionally, in the current embodiment, the depth of the base strap 110, from the top surface 117 to the bottom surface 118, is approximately 2.41 millimeters; however, such a depth is not required and other depths may be used.

In the current embodiment, the base strap 110 is configured as a slap bracelet; however, the base strap 110 does not have to be configured as such. The interior 119 of the base strap 110, in the current embodiment, is configured as a slap bracelet and includes layered flexible steel bands sealed with a fabric cover. In the current embodiment, the exterior of the base strap 110 (includes ends 111 and 112, sides 113 and 114, top surface 117, and bottom surface 118) can be made with many different materials such as polyester, polyurethane, rubber, or any other type of material.

The accessory strap 120 includes ends 121 and 122, sides 123 and 124, a top surface 127, and a bottom surface 128 (not shown). In the current embodiment, the ends 121 and 122 are rounded, but such a configuration is not necessary and other shapes and configurations may be used. In the current embodiment, the length of the accessory strap 120, between end 121 and end 122, is approximately 115 millimeters; however, such a length is not required and other lengths may be used. Additionally, sides 113 and 114 are straight sides, but such a configuration is not necessary and other shapes and configurations may be used. In the current embodiment, the width of the accessory strap 120, between sides 123 and 124, is approximately 7.8 millimeters; however, such a width is not required and other widths may be used. Additionally, the accessory strap 120 in the current embodiment also includes holes 125 and 126. In the current embodiment, the holes 125 and 126 are round; however, such a configuration is not meant to be limiting and other shapes may be used such as a square, a rectangle, a triangle, and a slit, as well as others. In the current embodiment, the distance between holes 125 and 126 is approximately 106 millimeters; however, such a distance is not required and other distances may be used. Additionally, in the current embodiment, the depth of the accessory strap 120, from the top surface 127 to the bottom surface 128, is approximately 1.3 millimeters; however, such a depth is not required and other depths may be used.

In the current embodiment, the exterior of the accessory strap 120 (includes ends 121 and 122, sides 123 and 124, top surface 127, and bottom surface 128) can be made with many different materials such as polyester, polyurethane, rubber, or any other type of material.

The current embodiment includes hooks 130, 140. Hook 130, further shown in FIGS. 2-5, 8-10, and 18, in the current embodiment, includes a base portion 131, which includes a head 131 a and a post 131 b. In the current embodiment, the head 131 a is configured in a round, flat shape and the diameter of the head 131 a is greater than the diameter of holes 115 and 116. However, such a configuration is not meant to be limiting, and any shape or configurations may be used. Also, in the current embodiment, the post 131 b is integrally formed to the head 131 a, and the post 131 b extends through hole 115 from the bottom surface 118 to the top surface 117. In the current embodiment, the post 131 b includes a cylindrical portion 131 ba (shown in FIG. 18), a shoulder portion 131 bb (shown in FIG. 18), and a connecting point 131 bc (shown in FIG. 18). Moreover, the hook 130 includes a hook body 132, which includes a top end 132 a (shown in FIG. 18) and a bottom end 132 b. Additionally, the hook body 132, as in the current embodiment, may include a top base portion 132 c, which in the current embodiment is positioned at the bottom end 132 b of the hook body 132 and meets the top surface 117. The top base portion 132 c is not required, and other shapes such as a square, an oval, a triangle, or any other shape may be used for the top base portion 132 c. The bottom end 132 b of the hook body includes a bore 132 ba (shown in FIG. 18) shaped substantially for receiving the post 131 b. In the current embodiment, the post 131 b is connected to the hook body 132 by the post 131 b being press fit into bore 132 ba. However, other configurations for securing the base portion 131 to the hook body 132 may be used, such as a crimp, a sonic weld, glue, a fastener, or any other type of configuration may be used. In the current embodiment, when the base portion 131 is secured to the hook body 132, the hook body 132 extends approximately 3.56 millimeters above the top surface 117. However, such a height is not required, and the hook body 132 may extend to different heights above the top surface 117. Additionally, in the current embodiment, the hook body 132 is integrally formed to the hook head 135. However, such a configuration is not meant to be limiting, as some embodiments include integral constructions for elements indicated as being secured to one another, while others include separate elements connected together.

In the current embodiment, the hook head 135 comes to a point 135 a, and in the current embodiment, the point 135 a of the hook head 135 faces the end 111. In the current embodiment, the angle between the point 135 a and the hook body 132 is approximately 104.15°; however, such an angle is not required, and other angles and configurations may be used for the hook head 135. Also, in the current embodiment, the hook head 135 includes a rounded back portion 135 b, a topside 135 c, side 135 d, and side 135 e. The rounded back portion includes ends 135 b 1 and 135 b 2, and a middle point 135 b 3. Moreover, in the current embodiment, the sides 135 d and 135 e extend from the point 135 a to the ends 135 b 1 and 135 b 2, respectively. The height of the hook head 135, the distance from the top end 132 b of the hook body 132 to the topside 135 c of the hook head is approximately 1.6 millimeters; however, such a height is not required and other heights may be used. The length of the hook head 135, extending from the point 135 a to the middle point 135 b 3 of the rounded back portion 135 b is approximately 6.1 millimeters; however, such a length is not required and other lengths may be used. The topside 135 c of the hook head 135 is tear drop shaped; however, in various embodiments, other shapes such as a triangle, a square, or any other shape may be used. Each of the rounded back portion 135 b, side 135 d, and side 135 e are rounded from the topside 135 c to the top end 132 a of the hook body 132. However, a rounded configuration for the rounded back portion 135 b, side 135 d, and 135 e is not required, and other shapes such as square, flat, or any other type of shape may be used.

The components of hook 130, in the current embodiment, are not meant to be limiting.

Additional components may be added to the hook 130, and the components in the combinations described are not required. In the current embodiment, an additional hook 140 is provided, further shown in FIGS. 2-5, 8-10 and 18, although is not required. Hook 140 is configured the same way as hook 130, but hook 140 includes a base portion 141, which includes a head 141 a (not shown) and a post 141 b (not shown). In the current embodiment, the head 141 a (not shown) is configured in the same way as head 131 a, but such a configuration is not meant to be limiting and is not required, as any shape or configuration may be used. Also, in the current embodiment, the post 141 b (not shown) is integrally formed to the head 141 a (not shown), and the post 141 b (not shown) extends through hole 116 from the bottom surface 118 to the top surface 117. In the current embodiment, the post 141 b (not shown) is configured the same way as post 131 b and includes a cylindrical portion 14 ba (not shown), a shoulder portion 141 bb (not shown), and a connecting point 141 bc (not shown). Moreover, the hook 140 includes a hook body 142 (not shown), which includes a top end 142 a (not shown) and a bottom end 142 b (not shown). Additionally, the hook body 142, as in the current embodiment, may include a top base portion 142 c (not shown), which in the current embodiment includes the same shape as the top base portion 132 c, but such a configurations is not meant to be limiting and is not required, as any shape or configuration may be used. In the current embodiment, the top base portion 142 c (not shown) is positioned at the bottom end 142 b (not shown) of the hook body 142 and meets the top surface 117. The top base portion 142 c (not shown) is not required, and other shapes such as a square, an oval, a triangle, or any other shape may be used for the top base portion 132 c. The bottom end 142 b (not shown) of the hook body 142 (not shown) includes a bore 142 ba (not shown) shaped substantially for receiving the post 141 b (not shown). In the current embodiment, the post 141 b is connected to the hook body 142 (not shown) by the post 141 b (not shown) being press fit into bore 142 ba (not shown). However, other configurations for securing the base portion 141 to the hook body 142 (not shown) may be used, such as a crimp, a sonic weld, glue, a fastener, or any other type of configuration may be used. In the current embodiment, when the base portion 141 is secured to the hook body 142 (not shown), the hook body 142 (not shown) extends approximately 3.56 millimeters above the top surface 117. However, such a height is not required, and the hook body 142 (not shown) may extend to different heights above the top surface 117. Additionally, in the current embodiment, the hook body 132 is integrally formed to the hook head 145 (not shown). However, such a configuration is not meant to be limiting, as some embodiments include integral constructions for elements indicated as being secured to one another, while others include separate elements connected together.

In the current embodiment, the hook head 145 (not shown) comes to a point 145 a (not shown), and in the current embodiment, the point 145 a (not shown) of the hook head 145 (not shown) faces the end 112. In the current embodiment, the angle between the point 145 a (not shown) and the hook body 142 (not shown) is approximately 104.15°; however, such an angle is not required, and other angles and configurations may be used for the hook head 145 (not shown). Also, in the current embodiment, the hook head 145 (not shown) includes a rounded back portion 145 b (not shown), a topside 145 c (not shown), side 145 d (not shown), and side 145 e (not shown). The rounded back portion includes ends 145 b 1 (not shown) and 145 b 2 (not shown), and a middle point 145 b 3 (not shown). Moreover, in the current embodiment, the sides 145 d (not shown) and 145 e (not shown) extend from the point 145 a (not shown) to the ends 145 b 1 (not shown) and 145 b 2 (not shown), respectively. The height of the hook head 145 (not shown), i.e. the distance from the top end 142 b (not shown) of the hook body 142 (not shown) to the topside 145 c (not shown) of the hook head 145 (not shown), is approximately 1.6 millimeters; however, such a height is not required and other heights may be present in various embodiments. The length of the hook head 145 (not shown), extending from the point 145 a (not shown) to the middle point 145 b 3 (not shown) of the rounded back portion 145 b (not shown) is approximately 6.1 millimeters; however, such a length is not required and other lengths may be present in various embodiments. The topside 145 c (not shown) of the hook head 145 (not shown) is tear drop shaped; however, other shapes such as a triangle, a square, or any other shapes may be used. Each of the rounded back portion 145 b (not shown), side 145 d (not shown), and side 145 e (not shown) are rounded from the topside 145 c (not shown) to the top end 142 a (not shown) of the hook body 142 (not shown). However, a rounded configuration for the rounded back portion 145 b (not shown), side 145 d (not shown), and 145 e (not shown) is not required, and other shapes such as square, flat, or any other type of shape may be used. In the current embodiment, the hooks 130, 140 are made of metal; however, other forms of metal or other types of material may be used.

Additionally, in the current embodiment, as seen in FIGS. 27-29, blocks 150 may be included.

Each block includes sides 151 and 152, a top end 153, a bottom end 154, a front section 155, and a back section 156. Blocks 150 may consist of different letters or shapes that can be secured to the band accessory 100 and, in the current embodiment, the accessory strap 120 extends through each block 150, as can be seen in FIG. 28. Each block 150 includes a slot 157, which extends from side 151 to side 152, and the height of the slot 157 extends from the bottom of the front section 155 to the top of the back section 156. In the current embodiment, the height of the slot 157 is approximately 2.03 millimeters; however, such a height is not required and other heights may be used. Depending on the type of block 150 and the letter or shape used for the block 150, in the current embodiment, the distance between side 151 and side 152 can vary. In the current embodiment, the width of the slot 157 is the distance between slot side 158 and slot side 159 (not shown). In the current embodiment, the distance between slot side 158 and slot side 159 is approximately 8.4 millimeters, which is greater than the width of the accessory strap 120. Such a width of the slot 157 is not required and other distances between slot side 158 and slot side 159 may be used.

As can be seen in FIGS. 27-29 different shapes for the blocks 150 may be used. As seen in FIGS. 27-29, in addition to many variations, square or solid blocks 150 may be used. In the current embodiment, blocks 150 are made of zinc alloy, but other materials may be used for the blocks 150. Additionally, blocks 150 may include additional materials such as chrome plating or rhinestones. The blocks 150 may be shapes, letters, symbols, or any other design. Moreover, charms 150 a may be attached to the accessory strap 120 or the blocks 150, as seen in FIGS. 28 and 29. Further, blocks 150 or charms 150 a are not required. The accessory strap 120 may have letters, shapes or symbols configured into the strap 120 in many different ways, such as sown, fastened, attached with adhesive material, or other ways.

In operation, when the band assembly 100 is in the open position, as shown in FIGS. 1-7, the hooks 130, 140 are first secured to the base strap 110 by the use of holes 115 and 116. Selected blocks 150 are secured to the accessory strap 120 by extending the accessory strap 120 through the slot 157 of each block 150. The accessory strap 120 is then secured to hooks 130, 140 by the use of holes 125 and 126. In the current embodiment, when the accessory strap 120 is secured to hooks 130, 140, the distance between holes 125 and 126 is less than the distance between hooks 130, 140 on the base strap 110 when the band assembly 100 is in the open position. Therefore, in the current embodiment, the accessory strap 120 is in an arc shape above the base strap 110, with each end 121 and 122 of the accessory strap 120 secured to hooks 130, 140, respectively, and ends 121 and 122 contacting the base strap 110. However, such a configuration is not required, and the accessory strap 120 may rest on the base strap 110 or reach a higher arc than the current embodiment discloses.

In the current embodiment, as mentioned earlier, the base strap 110 is configured as a slap bracelet; however, base strap 110 does not have to be configured as such. In a first equilibrium position, the base strap 110 will usually be flat, or in an open position; however, such a position is not required and the base strap 110 may initiate in the closed position. A second equilibrium position may be reached by slapping the flat embodiment across a wrist, causing the bracelet to curl around the wrist and remain relatively secure in a circular or oval position, a closed position, as shown in FIGS. 11-17. As can be seen in the current embodiment, when the base strap 110 is in the closed position, the accessory strap 120 sits close to or touches the base strap 110; however, such a configuration is not required and there may be a gap between the accessory strap 120 and the base strap 110.

Additionally, in another embodiment, band accessory 100 a, the accessory strap 120, hooks 130, 140, and blocks 150 may be used with a headband 110 a. As seen in FIG. 19, the headband 110 a may include hooks 130, 140, and the blocks 150 may be secured to the accessory strap 120. The accessory strap 120, in the current embodiment, may be secured to hooks 130, 140 in the headband 110 a in a way similar to how the accessory strap 120 is secured to the hooks 130, 140 in the band accessory 100. Moreover, a generic headband may be used, as the base portions 131 (not shown) and 141(not shown) can penetrate the headband 110 a and enable the hooks 130, 140 to be assembled through the headband 110 a. As such, when the hooks 130, 140 are assembled, the accessory strap 120 may be placed on the hooks by extending hooks 130, 140 through holes 125 (not shown) and 126 (not shown) of the accessory strap 120. However, other types and shapes of hooks may be used to attach the accessory band 120 to the headband 110 a.

Moreover, in another embodiment, band accessory 100 b, the accessory strap 120, and hook 230 may be used as a hair band 110 b. As seen in FIGS. 20A and 20B, the hair band 110 b may include hook 230, which is made of a rubber material and extends through holes 125 and 126 of the accessory strap 120. However, other materials may be used. Hook 230 includes ends 231 and 232, which are t-shaped in the current embodiment. Once ends 231 and 232 are secured by extending the t-shaped portion of ends 231 and 232 through holes 125 (not shown) and 126 (not shown), the hook 230 will hold the accessory strap 120 in position. However, such a configuration for hook 230 is not meant to be limiting, as hook 230 may also be an open oval, a square, or any other type of shape. Additionally, in the current embodiment, blocks 150 may be secured to the accessory strap 120 in the way disclosed in FIG. 1. The ends 121 and 122 of the accessory strap 120, in the current embodiment, will be held in a position from each other at approximately the distance between end 231 and end 232. As such, in the current embodiment, the accessory strap 120 may be in an arc shape, as shown in FIG. 20A.

In yet another embodiment, band accessory 100 c, the accessory strap 120, and hooks 130 (not shown) and 140 (not shown) may be used in a hair bow 110 c. As seen in FIG. 21, the hair bow 110 c may include hooks 130, 140, and the blocks 150 may be secured to the accessory strap 120. The accessory strap 120, in the current embodiment, may be secured to hooks 130, 140 in a way similar to how the accessory strap 120 is secured to hooks 130, 140 in the band accessory 100. Moreover, a generic hair bow may be used, as the base portions 131 (not shown) and 141 (not shown) can penetrate the hair bow 110 c and enable the hooks 130, 140 to be assembled. As such, when the hooks 130, 140 are assembled, the accessory strap 120 may be placed on the hooks by extending hooks 130, 140 through holes 125 (not shown) and 126 (not shown) of the accessory strap 120.

Further, in another embodiment, band accessory 100 d, the accessory strap 120 and hook 230 may be used with a hair clip 110 d. As seen in FIGS. 22A and 22B, the hair clip 110 d may include hook 230, which may be made of a rubber material. The hook 230 is extended through holes 125 and 126 of the accessory strap 120. However, other materials may be used. Hook 230 includes ends 231 and 232, which are t-shaped in the current embodiment Once ends 231 and 232 are secured by extending the t-shaped portion of ends 231 and 232 through holes 125 (not shown) and 126 (not shown), the hook 230 will hold the accessory strap 120 in position around the hair clip 110 d. However, such a configuration for hook 230 is not meant to be limiting, as hook 230 may include an open oval, a square, or any other type or shape.

In another embodiment, the band accessory 100 e, the accessory strap 120, and hook 230′ may be used with an anklet 110 e. As seen in FIGS. 23A and 23B, the anklet 110 e may include hook 230′, which is made of a rubber material, and hook 230′ may include a first portion 230 a′ and a second portion 230 b′. However, other materials may be used in various embodiments. To secure the hook 230′ to the accessory strap 120, the hook 230′ is extended through holes 125 and 126 of the accessory strap 120. The first portion 230 a′ includes a hook end 231 a′ and a fastener end 232 a′. The second portion 230 b′ also includes a hook end 231 b′ and a fastener end 232 b′. However, such a configuration for hook 230′ is not meant to be limiting, as hook 230′ may include t-shaped ends, a t-shaped end and an open oval end, or any other hook configuration. In the current embodiment, to assemble the hook 230′ to the accessory strap 120, the hook ends 231 a′ and 231 b′ are secured to the accessory strap 120 by extending the hook ends 231 a′ and 231 b′ through holes 125 (not shown) and 126 (not shown), respectively. Additionally, to secure the first portion 230 a′ to the second portion 230 b′, fastener ends 232 a′ and 232 b′ are hooked to one another, as shown in FIGS. 23A and 23B. However, such a method of fastening is not required, and any other way or configuration may be done.

Another embodiment, a band accessory 100 f, includes the accessory strap 120 and hook 230, which may be used with a strap 110 f. As seen in FIGS. 24A and 24B, the strap 110 f may include hook 230, which is made of a rubber material and extends through holes 125 and 126 of the accessory strap 120. However, other materials may be used. Hook 230 includes ends 231 and 232, which are t-shaped in the current embodiment. Once the ends 231 and 232 are secured by extending the t-shaped portion of ends 231 and 232 through holes 125 (not shown) and 126 (not shown), the hook 230 will hold the accessory strap 120 in position. However, such a configuration for hook 230′ is not meant to be limiting, as hook 230′ may include t-shaped ends, a t-shaped end and an open oval end, or any other hook configuration. Additionally, in the current embodiment, blocks 150 may be secured to the accessory strap 120 in the way disclosed in FIG. 1. Moreover, in another embodiment of the 100 f, the hook 230′ may be used. The first portion 230 a′ includes a hook end 231 a′ and a fastener end 232 a′. The second portion 230 b′ also includes a hook end 231 b′ and a fastener end 232 b′. However, such a configuration for hook 230′ is not meant to be limiting, as hook 230′ may include t-shaped ends, a t-shaped end and an open oval end, or any other hook configuration. In the current embodiment, to assemble the hook 230′ to the accessory strap 120, the hook ends 231 a′ and 231 b′ are secured to the accessory strap 120 by extending the hook ends 231 a′ and 231 b′ through holes 125 (not shown) and 126 (not shown), respectively. Additionally, to secure the first portion 230 a′ to the second portion 230 b′, fastener ends 232 a′ and 232 b′ are hooked to one another, as shown in FIGS. 24A and 24B. However, such a method of fastening is not required, and any other way or configuration may be done.

Another embodiment, a band accessory 100 g, includes the accessory strap 120 and hooks 280 a and 280 b, which may be used with a strap 110 g. As seen in FIGS. 25A and 25B, the strap 110 g may include hooks 280 a and 280 b, which are made of a rubber material and extend through holes 125 and 126, respectively, of the accessory strap 120. However, other materials may be used. Hook 280 a includes ends 281 a and 282 a, which are both t-shaped in the current embodiment. To secure the hook 280 a to the strap 110 g, the hook 280 a may first be extended around the strap 110 g, and then the t-shaped portion of ends 281 a and 282 a may be extended through hole 125 (not shown). As such, the hook 280 a will hold the accessory strap 120 in position, on at least the side that hole 125 is positioned. In various embodiments, hook 280 a′ may also include a hook end 281 a′ and a fastener end 282 a′. Hook end 281 a′ and fastener end 282 a′ are secured to the strap 110 g by extending the hook 280 a′ around the strap 110 g. The hook end 281 a′ and the fastener end 282 a′ may then be extended through hole 125 (not shown), in the current embodiment, and then additionally the hook end 281 a′ may be extended through the fastener end 282 a′. Moreover, other configurations of hook 280 may be used. Additionally, in the current embodiment, blocks 150 may be secured to the accessory strap 120 in the way disclosed in FIG. 1. However, such a configuration for hook 280 a is not meant to be limiting, as hook 280 a may include t-shaped ends, a t-shaped end and an open oval end, or any other hook configuration. Additionally, such a method of fastening is not required, and any other way or configuration may be done. Hook 280 b includes ends 281 b and 282 b, which are both t-shaped in the current embodiment. To secure the hook 280 b to the strap 110 g, the hook 280 b may first be extended around the strap 110 g, and then the t-shaped portion of ends 281 a and 282 a may be extended through hole 125 (not shown). As such, the hook 280 a will hold the accessory strap 120 in position, on at least the side that hole 125 is positioned. However, such a configuration for hook 280 b is not meant to be limiting, as hook 280 b may include t-shaped ends, a t-shaped end and an open oval end, or any other hook configuration. However, such a configuration for hook 280 a′ is not meant to be limiting, as hook 280 a′ may include t-shaped ends, a t-shaped end and an open oval end, or any other hook configuration. Additionally, such a method of fastening is not required, and any other way or configuration may be done. Moreover, in an alternative embodiment, hook 280 b′ may also include a hook end 281 b′ and a fastener end 282 b′. Hook end 281 b′ and fastener end 282 b′ are secured to the strap 110 g by extending the hook 280 b′ around the strap 110 g. The hook end 281 b′ and the fastener end 282 b′ may then be extended through hole 125 (not shown), in the current embodiment, and then additionally the hook end 281 b′ may be extended through the fastener end 282 b′. However, such a configuration for hook 280 b′ is not meant to be limiting, as hook 280 a may include t-shaped ends, a t-shaped end and an open oval end, or any other hook configuration. Moreover, other configurations of hook 280 may be used. Additionally, in the current embodiment, blocks 150 may be secured to the accessory strap 120 in the way disclosed in FIG. 1.

Moreover, in another embodiment, hooks 330 a and 330 b may be used, as shown in FIG. 25B. Hook 330 a includes hook end 331 a and a clasp end 332 a (not shown). Additionally, the clasp end 332 a includes two sides 335 a and 336 a (not shown). In the current embodiment, the clasp end 332 a includes one or more legs 333 a on each side 335 a and 336 a of the hook 330 a. Moreover, in the current embodiment, the clasp end 332 a includes two surfaces 337 a and 338 a (not shown), as well as a biasing element 339 a (not shown). The biasing element 339 a, in the current embodiment, may be a spring or any other such biasing member, and additionally, in the current embodiment, the biasing element 339 a biases the clasp end 332 a in a closed position, where the legs 333 a meet and secure the hook 330 a to the strap 110 g. The surfaces 337 a and 338 a, in the current embodiment, may be squeezed toward one another in order to force the clasp end 332 a to an open position, where the legs 333 a no longer meet and the hook 330 a is enabled to be removed from the strap 110 g. The hook end 331 a of hook 330 a secures the accessory strap 120 to the hook 330 a by extending the hook portion through hole 125 (not shown), in the current embodiment. Moreover, other configurations of hook 330 a may be used.

Also, hook 330 b, in the current embodiment, is configured the same way as hook 330 a. Hook 330 b includes a hook end 33 lb and a clasp end 332 b (not shown). Additionally, the clasp end includes two sides 335 b and 336 b (not shown). In the current embodiment, the clasp end 332 b includes one or more legs 333 b on each side 335 b and 336 b of the hook 330 b. Moreover, in the current embodiment, the clasp end 332 b includes two surfaces 337 b and 338 b (not shown), as well as a biasing element 339 b (not shown). The biasing element 339 b, in the current embodiment, may be a spring or any other such biasing member, and additionally, in the current embodiment, the biasing element 339 b biases the clasp end 332 b in a closed position, where the legs 333 b meet and secure the hook 330 a to the strap 110 g. The surfaces 337 b and 338 b, in the current embodiment, may be squeezed toward one another in order to force the clasp end 332 b to an open position, where the legs 333 b no longer meet and the hook 330 a is enabled to be removed from the strap 110 g. The hook end 331 b of hook 330 b secures the accessory strap 120 to the hook 330 b by extending the t-shaped portion through hole 126 (not shown), in the current embodiment. Moreover, other configurations of hook 330 b may be used.

Additionally, in another embodiment, band accessory 100 h, the accessory strap 120, hooks 130, 140, and blocks 150 may be used with a case 110 h. As seen in FIGS. 26A and 26B, the case 110 h may include hooks 130, 140, and the blocks 150 may be secured to the accessory strap 120. The accessory strap 120, in the current embodiment, may be secured to hooks 130, 140 in a way similar to how the accessory strap 120 is secured hooks 130, 140 of the band accessory 100. Moreover, a generic case may be used, as the base portions 131 and 141 can penetrate the case 110 h and enable the hooks 130, 140 to be assembled through the case 110 h. As such, when the hooks 130, 140 are assembled, the accessory strap 120 may be placed on the hooks by extending hooks 130, 140 through holes 125 (not shown) and 126 (not shown) of the accessory strap 120.

One should note that conditional language, such as, among others, “can,” “could,” “might,” or “may,” unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments include, while other embodiments do not include, certain features, elements and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or steps are in any way required for one or more particular embodiments or that one or more particular embodiments necessarily include logic for deciding, with or without user input or prompting, whether these features, elements and/or steps are included or are to be performed in any particular embodiment. Moreover, unless specifically stated any use of the terms first, second, top, bottom, upper, lower, etc. do not denote any order or importance or absolute positioning, but rather the terms first, second, top, bottom etc. are used to distinguish one element from another.

It should be emphasized that the above-described embodiments are merely possible examples of implementations, merely set forth for a clear understanding of the principles of the present disclosure. Any process descriptions or blocks in flow diagrams should be understood as representing modules, segments, or portions of code which include one or more executable instructions for implementing specific logical functions or steps in the process, and alternate implementations are included in which functions may not be included or executed at all, may be executed out of order from that shown or discussed, including substantially concurrently or in reverse order, depending on the functionality involved, as would be understood by those reasonably skilled in the art of the present disclosure. Many variations and modifications may be made to the above-described embodiment(s) without departing substantially from the spirit and principles of the present disclosure. Further, the scope of the present disclosure is intended to cover any and all combinations and sub-combinations of all elements, features, and aspects discussed above. All such modifications and variations are intended to be included herein within the scope of the present disclosure, and all possible claims to individual aspects or combinations of elements or steps are intended to be supported by the present disclosure. 

1. A band accessory comprising: a base strap; an accessory strap with at least one distal hole; and at least one hook removably securing the accessory strap to the base strap.
 2. The band accessory of claim 1, wherein a length of the accessory strap is less than the length of the base strap.
 3. The band accessory of claim 1, wherein the base strap is flat.
 4. The band accessory of claim 3, wherein the base strap includes an equilibrium position that is a closed position.
 5. The band accessory of claim 1, wherein the base strap includes at least one hole through the base strap.
 6. The band accessory of claim 1, wherein the at least one hook includes a head and a post.
 7. The band accessory of claim 6, wherein the post is positioned on a back side of the base strap and the head is positioned on a front side of the base strap.
 8. The band accessory of claim 6, wherein the head has a diameter greater than a diameter of the at least one hole through the base strap.
 9. The band accessory of claim 6, wherein the post is configured to connect to the head.
 10. The band accessory of claim 6, wherein the head includes a point, a rounded back portion, and rounded sides.
 11. The band accessory of claim 1, wherein the at least one hook includes a top base, the top base contacting the band strap.
 12. A band accessory comprising: an accessory strap with at least one distal hole; and at least one device removably connected to the accessory strap through the at least one distal hole.
 13. The band accessory of claim 12, wherein the at least one device is a head band.
 14. The band accessory of claim 12, wherein the at least one device is a hair band, the hair band removably connected to the accessory strap by at least one hook, the at least one hook including at least two ends that are perpendicular relative to the at least one hook.
 15. The band accessory of claim 12, wherein the at least one device is a hair bow.
 16. The band accessory of claim 12, wherein the at least one device is a hair clip.
 17. The band accessory of claim 12, wherein the at least one device is a strap, the connection between the strap and the accessory strap including at least one hook, the at least one hook including at least two ends that are perpendicular relative to the at least one hook.
 18. The band accessory of claim 17, further comprising two hooks, the two hooks connected to each other.
 19. The band accessory of claim 12, wherein the at least one device is a strap, the strap removably connected to the accessory strap by at least one hook, each at least one hook including a hook end and a clasp end.
 20. The band accessory of claim 12, wherein the at least one device is a case. 